Silver Run Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Silver Run Creek |
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Location of Silver Run Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Robbins Branch (Hannahs Creek) divide west side of Brush Mountain 670 ft (200 m) 35°36′32″N 079°55′42″W / 35.60889°N 79.92833°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 4 miles northeast of New Hope, North Carolina 371 ft (113 m) 35°35′26″N 079°57′57″W / 35.59056°N 79.96583°W |
| Length | 3.39 mi (5.46 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 2.07 square miles (5.4 km2) |
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| Bridges | Lassister Mill Road |
Silver Run Creek is a small stream located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It flows for about 3.35 miles (5.4 km). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Silver Run Creek flows into the Uwharrie River.
Where Silver Run Creek Starts and Flows
Silver Run Creek begins in Randolph County, North Carolina. It starts on the western side of a place called Brush Mountain. The creek's source is near the area where Robbins Branch and Hannahs Creek separate.
From its start, Silver Run Creek flows towards the southwest. It travels for a few miles until it reaches the Uwharrie River. The spot where it joins the Uwharrie River is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of a town called New Hope.
About the Creek's Area
The area that Silver Run Creek drains is called its "watershed." A watershed is all the land where water flows into a particular stream or river. Silver Run Creek's watershed covers about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers).
This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 46.9 inches (119 cm). A large part of the watershed, about 72%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for wildlife.
